While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died. We look back at some of the greats who passed away in 2023.
Richard Roundtree, whose signature role in the Shaft franchise broke barriers in film and launched the Blaxploitation era, has died at the age of 81.
October is known as breast cancer awareness month. As studies continue to figure out how to fight the disease. We’ve lost greats like Minnie Riperton, Roxy Roker, Nina Simone, and Diahann Carroll and more. The month of October is an international health campaign created by major charities, which increases a focused awareness of the disease […]
Who is the man that would risk his neck for his brother, man? Shaft! Can You dig It? If one Shaft is good, why not three? The upcoming “Shaft” film will feature a trio of John Shafts. John Shaft Jr., (Jessie Usher), a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, enlists his family’s help […]
Shaft! Richard Roundtree is definitely an acting legend. Known as the first black super hero, Roundtree is has had an exceptional career paving the way…
VIA The Box Houston Actor Richard Roundtree called in to The Madd Hatta Morning Show about getting his new role on “Being Mary Jane”, working…
The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will honor the special achievements of iconic actors Richard Roundtree and Hattie Winston, legendary filmmaker George Lucas and Sony Pictures Entertainment, during its 3rd live AAFCA Awards ceremony on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Light Space Studios, located at the historic Helm Bakery in Culver City California. The organization […]
